Donor FAQs

By listing A Step Ahead Chattanooga in your estate planning and naming our nonprofit as a beneficiary in your will or insurance policy, you are leaving a legacy that is an investment in your community far into the future. Helping people continue to reach their goals and provide for their future families is truly a gift, and no amount is too small.

To learn more about planned giving opportunities, please contact us at (423) 265-7837 or email [email protected].

Donating appreciated stock, mutual funds, or bonds is an impactful and easy way to support individuals in our region while also saving on taxes. When you donate appreciated securities to A Step Ahead Chattanooga, we sell your gift and use the proceeds for this life-changing work. You will not only be helping individuals and families in our community today, but you will also help ensure a bright future for them tomorrow.

To learn more about stock donations, contact us at (423) 265-7837 or email [email protected].

Yes! On our donate page, check the box to make your donation in honor or memory of someone. You can add an email address so the recipient will be notified electronically.

If you would also like us to mail the recipient a card, please provide their name and mailing address by emailing [email protected].

As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, A Step Ahead Chattanooga files a Form 990 with the IRS each year to provide the public with information on our finances, public support, and activities. As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, we make our most recent 990 available for review.

View past 990 forms and annual reports here.

You can edit or cancel your recurring plan at any time. Click here for step-by-step instructions on changing your payment method, adjusting your amount or frequency, or cancelling your recurring plan.